Wed, Nov 20
|Johannesburg
Rocking Art: Ancient and Modern
Discover the untold story of how Africa’s ancient rock art influenced modern art movements in Europe and America. In Rocking Art: Ancient and Modern, rock art enthusiast Kevin Davie takes us on a captivating journey from Africa’s remote rock art sites to the galleries of the Global North.
Time & Location
Nov 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Johannesburg, 48 Jan Smuts Ave, Forest Town, Johannesburg, 2193, South Africa
About the event
Rocking Art: Ancient and Modern with Kevin Davie
Date: 20 November 2024
Time: 18h00
Venue: Inside Out Centre for the Arts
Event Details:
Join rock art enthusiast Kevin Davie on a fascinating journey from Africa’s ancient rock art sites to the galleries of the Global North, where these works inspired modernist artists such as Pablo Picasso. Davie will explore the expeditions of German ethnologist Leo Frobenius, who between 1904 and 1933 made over 1,000 copies of African rock art, showcasing their influence on modern art movements. Despite global acclaim, this African heritage remains largely underappreciated back home.
Tickets
General
ZAR 200.00+ZAR 5.00 service fee
Total
ZAR 0.00